Dr. Erica Garcia Pittman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Erica C. Garcia-Pittman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School. She completed her Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of Washington School of Medicine and has extensive training in Psychiatry, having completed her residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Garcia-Pittman’s research focuses on geriatric psychiatry, with significant contributions to the understanding of mental health issues in older adults, including the effects of medical treatments on cognition and the development of curricula aimed at improving geriatric psychiatric care. She holds a distinguished fellow status with the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry and has been involved in various professional activities, including her role as the Outpatient Clinic Director at Seton Mind Institute. Garcia-Pittman has authored and contributed to numerous peer-reviewed articles addressing critical topics in mental health and geriatrics. Her work aims to enhance therapeutic strategies and educational approaches within the field, making her a prominent figure in geriatric psychiatry research.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School • Austin, TX

Teaching and conducting research in the field of psychiatry and behavioral sciences.

Outpatient Clinic Director

2009-09-01 — Present

Seton Mind Institute • Austin, TX

Overseeing outpatient services and managing clinical operations.

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

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